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  1. Razzler avatar

    RE: night train

    by Razzler 31 May 2012

    I tend to book a day or so in advance if it's a popular route more to have it sorted than anything, Ubon should be ok if in a sleeper…

  2. SimonHill avatar

    RE: Thai-Lao Border Ride

    by SimonHill 20 May 2012

    On the Thai side, it is basically a standard Thai Highway - mostly two lanes (not dualled) of good quality sealed troad. You could ride…

  3. The_Welshman avatar

    RE: Which way through Thailand/Laos?

    by The_Welshman 30 April 2012

    Hey Guys. Thanks again. Really appreciate all of this. The main thing I'm getting from all this is to plan - but not too much. I think…

  4. martee avatar

    RE: Which way through Thailand/Laos?

    by martee 30 April 2012

    Thailand - 5 Weeks Burma - 3 Weeks Laos - 3 Weeks Cambodia - 3 Weeks Vietnam - 6 Weeks China - 7 Weeks Mongolia 3 Weeks. What do yo …

  5. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: Which way through Thailand/Laos?

    by dreamsignals86 27 April 2012

    For plan number 1: It could work depending on what your interest is in Ubon and Udon. Both these places have borders into Lao. There are…

  6. The_Welshman avatar

    Re: Which way through Thailand/Laos?

    by The_Welshman 26 April 2012

    Thaibeachlover - thanks for your brilliant and helpful insights. I particularly like the condescending and superior undertones of your…

  7. The_Welshman avatar

    Which way through Thailand/Laos?

    by The_Welshman 26 April 2012

    Hi everyone, Long time reader - first time poster. I'm looking for some advice if you could help me? Me and my girlfriend have just…

  8. fietsman avatar

    RE: markets with wildlife?

    by fietsman 22 April 2012

    In the markets at Ubon I was totally shocked to see little bunny rabbits dressed in tiny bonnets and dresses. I wondered how could they…

  9. wellred avatar

    RE: BBC link on Malaria resistance

    by wellred 07 April 2012

    That does ring a bell. If you go into most Boot's outlets they will have some sort of chart mapping different anti malaria meds to different…

  10. wellred avatar

    Re: BBC link on Malaria resistance

    by wellred 06 April 2012

    If im not mistaken I believe the one who's side effects include hallucinations is Mefloquin (Lariam). The side effects of Doxy include…

  11. pranaman avatar

    Laos or?

    by pranaman 01 April 2012

    Hi, I am in Ubon Ratchathani, in northeast Thailand. Just finished a week-long outdoor health retreat here, and wanting to go to Laos,…

  12. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: Hat Yai

    by dreamsignals86 26 March 2012

    ^^ Uthai Thani, Hat Pak Meng. Koh Muk, Koh Yao Noi, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Ban Mae Jo, Mae Hong Son, Doi Mae Salong, Phan, Ampawan, Si…

  13. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: What happened to the smell?

    by dreamsignals86 22 March 2012

    Actually, I've given quite a lot of information on travel, from specific restaurants and guesthouses to temples, travel routes, and aspects…

  14. Linguse avatar

    RE: What happened to the smell?

    by Linguse 22 March 2012

    +yet have never said anything more than go to Krabi or Ubon+ Yet more lies.

  15. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: What happened to the smell?

    by dreamsignals86 22 March 2012

    I've never given relationship advice. I've only explained my situation in a relationship. Oddly enough, you agreed with me. So, you must…

  16. Linguse avatar

    RE: 22 days Northern Thailand&Laos trip

    by Linguse 21 March 2012

    I'd delete all of the above except Bangkok. Go to Sai Yok, Krabi (or Koh Chang) and Ubon

  17. kucinta avatar

    RE: Pakse- Laos : guest house and bus to BangKok

    by kucinta 16 March 2012

    I am not sure if there is direct bus to BKK.There is international bus to Ubon about 8am and 3pm.From Ubon you can take night sleeper…

  18. 8fra0 avatar

    Cambodia (Laos) itinerary advice

    by 8fra0 15 March 2012

    Hi, next month I'm going to Bangkok and I'm trying to plan a short itinerary between Cambodia and (maybe) southern Laos, flying back to…

  19. wilburygang avatar

    Re: Ubon Ratchathani to Chiang Mai- what's the best way?

    by wilburygang 15 March 2012

    Thanks for all the helpful replies. In the end we took the bus overnight from Ubon to Chaing Mai. It was 16 hours, but fine!

  20. MrNhan avatar

    Pakse- Laos : guest house and bus to BangKok

    by MrNhan 14 March 2012

    My family (3 adul and 1 child :10 years) have plan to visit Pakse and Bangkok from Bo y(Viet Nam). Help me some info : -some guest house…

  21. mysticpaki avatar

    Re: 7 days in North east searching Namtoks??

    by mysticpaki 10 March 2012

    Guavagirl have already been to Luangprabvong to see Wangso natok and the waterfalls around Pakse:) Thaiwonderer Kanchanburi is a good…

  22. Linguse avatar

    RE: Pai...what's the verdict?

    by Linguse 07 March 2012

    Pai valley is ok but the major highlight is tham lot cave Personally I rate Khong Chiam in the Ubon province much higher. That's one…

  23. Linguse avatar

    RE: Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) to Phimal/Khao Yai National Park....

    by Linguse 05 March 2012

    Udon and Ubon are different cities Ubon is a cool spot.

  24. Mike_N avatar

    RE: Boy how things have changed

    by Mike_N 01 March 2012

    Ubon 1968 : http://youtu.be/eMxDBLpF-n0 http://youtu.be/cI1MmcZYto8

  25. altmtl avatar

    RE: Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) to Phimal/Khao Yai National Park....

    by altmtl 25 February 2012

    Ubon may be good for a one night stop over :)

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